Waynesville will focus on developing young talent, especially on offense. There is a competition for the starting quarterback spot between senior Alec Tebbe and junior Trent Simpson. The offense averaged 33 points per game last season but it will take time for the new faces to gel together.

The Tigers want to push a more experienced defense to be better after allowing 393 total yards last season. First-team all-State defensive back Dylan Newcomb returns after finishing with 61 tackles and 5 interceptions.